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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

9

Miami Again Picked To Win MAC Title

The Street and Smith football annual again names Miami as MAC champion with Ohio University runner up and Kent State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Marshall, and Western Michigan following. The piece notes returning lettermen for Miami and Ohio University and outlines preview details, plus a side note on a police traffic checkpoint and licensing reminders.

Street and Smith Miami Ohio University Kent State Toledo Bowling Green Marshall Western Michigan Ara Parseghian Redskins Ohio Carroll Widdoes Bobcats Erland Ahlberg Roger Thomas Vern Smith Don McBride State Patrol

Teaching Vacancies Filled in East Hocking Schools

East Hocking schools filled teaching positions last night at a meeting near Hayes. Raymond L. Fraser of Huntington was hired as coach and social studies teacher at Murray City. Sally Ann Prazer, a Marshall College graduate, will teach home economics at Murray City and Carbon Hill High. James White of Asheland was named instrumental music instructor for Murray, Carbon Hill, and Green schools. Lillian Koslover of Brooklyn will teach lower grades at Marion School. The board also hired non teaching staff including custodians, bus drivers and lunchroom workers.

Logan East Hocking Gevenscoot Haye Murray City Raymond L. Fraser Huntington W.va Marshall “College Varay Prazier Iiss Sally Ann Troton Tras Carl=bon. FM Murray ‘Guy Carbon Hill Green James White Asheland Marshall College San Francisco Calif Beechsler Chauncey- Dover ‘School Marion ‘School Lillian Koslover Brooklyn N.yate Brook Bank St Pearl Blackstone Bernard Boch

Pro Golfers Vie for Spots in All-American Amateur Tourney

Chicago and city area players join national contenders to chase 72 qualifying spots at Tam O’Shanter for the All-American Men’s Professional and Amateur events. Doug Sanders and Chick Evans lead the men’s pro field while Joyce Ziske and Alice Bauer Hagge pace the women qualifiers. several 60s and 38s mark the opening rounds as officials determine winners for both pro and amateur sections.

Chicago U— Protea Tam ‘O'Shanter Doug Sanders Cedar Town Chick Evans Ted Joyce Ziske Waterford Wis Alice Bauer Hagge

Hocking County Land Transfers List Summary

Land transfers in Hocking County show multiple parcels changing hands among residents and couples. Transfers include Ward Township, Washington Township, Falls Township, and City of Faymond with buyers such as Brera Hartmann, John W Bright and Velma Bright, Ruth Schatz, and F W Wartheman, among others. Donor and recipient details cover parcels in various additions and lots, with several named families and individuals involved.

Sasper ‘Tatman Janie Bente Salar Thelma Salto Vince T. Wianend Mtogne Chraan Davi St Bond Ward Doyen Hartmann Buh von Ead Hamann Nancy Hartmann Brera Hart Soenai Donal Gordon Mariha G Carton Bhatt Washington Township Virginia M. Pito Aoa R. i Lamet Praneed Ie Oo Shi Leda Blankenship James Assagee Falls Faymond B. Cottrill Ivyy John W. Bright Velma J. Bright Ruth Shatz Logan Metaler, Jr June Meter F'W. Wartheman Raggers City of Lagan

Two Divorce Actions Filed in Common Pleas Court

Mary E Nixon sues Richard D Nixon for divorce citing cruelty and neglect. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony for support of minor children and a court order addressing expenses and custody. John M Rutter of Rockbridge Route 2 files similar suit against Rose A Rutter, alleging grounds of cruelty. The record notes a separate sports item: Connie Johnson once shut out Cleveland for the White Sox on July 9.

Logan — Aueming Mary E. Nixon Common Pleas Richard D. Nixon John M. Rutter Rockbridge Rose A. Rutter

Nyes Beats Jaycees 8-6 in Athens Little League

Nyes defeated Jaycees 8-6 in the first round of the Athens Little League tournament. Key hitters included Bennett, Haddox, Cornwell, Patrick, Deveau and Ferry, with Goff doubling and Hudwell tripling as Nyes posted a solid offensive showing.

Nyes Jaycees Athens Bennett Haddox Cornwell Patrick DeVeau Ferry Goff Hudwell Jay Ryeres Corwell Gardner

Hanesworth Rites Planned

Ars. Louisa Beske Hanesworth 87 widow of Tae 4 W. Hanesworth died at 3 20 am Monday at her home 68 N igh St after a long illness A native of Washington Township she was one of ten children of Samuel and Sarah Johnson Riggs She spent most of her life in and around Mt Pleasant, moving to Logan 11 ago.

Ars Louisa Beske Hanesworth Tae W. Hanesworth Washington Township Saamoel Sarah Johnson Riggs Mt Pleasant Logan

Local Grange and Club Activities Highlight Weekend

July meeting notes from Ewing Grange cover plans for curtains and a fair booth with an insurance topic program. Laurel Valley and Valley Granges announce visits, while Farm Bureau Council No 5 plans a July gathering and discusses peper reemercay. Roughnecks 4-H Club hosted a wiener roast with 13 members and guests, and Logan and local residents are listed as weekend visitors in Muse, Pa.

Logan Ewing Grange Ewing Albert Sane Verna Rheinscheid Ralph Masure Frank Mosure William Mowrey Wagamon William,Gray Ohio Stat University Willam Gray Carol Primmer Verna A Laurel Valley Grange Charleston Denver Home Economics Committee Toledo Omaha Minneapolis Louisvire St. Paul Indianapolis Roughnecks Tin Bowlby Chub Herbert Glick Anne Biggs Joanne Darnell Cleveland Steve Bright Windsor

Non-Support Charge Denied by Defendant

In New York City a boxing bout undercard features Bobby Boyd of Chicago flattening Tony Anthony in a 1 round 10 round match scheduled for Monday night at Nicholas Arena. A separate non-support charge against Boyd was denied by defendant Anthony, with details of a warrant and court action disclosed by officials.

Boyd New York Bobby Boyd Chicago Tony Anthony Logan Nicholas Arena E. E. Bright Anthony Byron Spencer Spencer Secon Mal Was Boyt Ann Spackey Sovietim Ian Spencer Boyd Gio Sharitt A. Waldron Shon Sond

Hiring of Health Educator Studied and Financing Problems Reported

A Logan area meeting reviewed budget strains in the health department as $7,700 in carryover funds from prior years leaves no room for employing a health educator. Dr Boocks proposed that schools and the TB association share most costs if the educator is hired. Schools and the TB association previously contributed $1,500 and $900 respectively, with talks to double if the program continues and nursing staff are kept. Local officials emphasized need for school health education and a fall program, with future meetings to decide. Marie Duple of Nelsonville was introduced to the department’s nursing staff.

Boocks TB Association Wallace Blake T. Gent Logan Schools Fred Blum Logan School Board Gaeta University of So Cleal Sunes Owen F. Yaw Pete Lem Educa Health Resory Council Marie Duple Nelsonville Health Department

Flower Workshop Scheduled in Logan at High School

Flower lovers in Logan and nearby are invited to a morning and afternoon workshop at the Logan High School. Demonstrations by Mrs. James Titus of Rutland run 10:00 to 12:30 with a judge accredited by the Ohio Association. After lunch participants will craft using their own containers with Titus assisting and supervising.

Logan Hocking County James ‘Tus Rutland Ohio Association of Arden Clute Titus Locking County

Hospital Notes Record New Daughter and Dismissals

Hocking Valley Hospital notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Franklin Baker of Logan and a son for Mr and Mrs John McDaniel of Nelsonville Route 2. Admitted were Herman McWilliams L Men Charles Holdren Furnace and Mrs Ella Menitos Logan. Discharged.

Hocking Valley Hospital Franklin Baker Logan John McDaniel Nelsonville Herman McWilliams Charles Holdren Furnace Ella Menitos

Miss Bertha Tennehill Rites Being Planned

Miss Bertha Tennehill formerly of Logan died Sunday night in Chicago. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Tennehill she graduated in 1911 from Logan High School. Immediate survivor is Mrs. Ethel Tennehill Wilson of Jacksonville, Florida. Rites will be in charge of the Leoward funeral home.

Logan Chicago Jesse C. Tennehill Loganigh School Lone Ethel Tennehill Wilson Jacksonville Fla Leoward

Logan Man Injured When Kicked by Horse

A Logan man sustained severe back injuries after being kicked by a horse near Tech Valley Hospital. Officers investigated the incident and the patient received immediate medical care. Authorities say no further danger to the public is expected.

Logan Tech Valley Hospital

Defensive Pass Drills Start All-Star Coaching Session

Curly Smbenset reshapes the week’s practice to cope with extreme heat. The squad opens with long defensive passing drills aimed at stopping Cleveland’s passing stack led by George Ratterman.

Lamas Clevel Pripmead Curly Cleveland George Ratterman

Trabert Treated for Back Ailments in New York

Report notes Tony Trabert's back problem needs rest as he targets a comeback in the upcoming tournament. Mentiones Robinson and a coaching/management restructure affecting U.S. team plans. Also notes Nashua achieving a double win by capturing Flamingo and Preakness titles in Hialeah and Baltimore contexts.

Nashua Circle Nashua Hialeah

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